Production Operative PR | Merthyr Tydfil

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods. 

Kepak St. Merryn in Merthyr Tydfil has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef and lamb products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers’ counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

You will be working as part of the Positive Release team in the factory ensuring products are checked to Kepak specification before distribution.

This is a full time, permanent position working 3.30pm to 1.00am Monday to Friday with a salary of £11.94 per hour with 2 x unpaid 30 minute breaks.

• Good communication skills are essential.
• You will have a good eye for detail being able to assess the quality of meat and packaging before it is released.
• Numerical skills – you will be weighing the product to check the correct size is being despatched.
• You will need to be able to lift weights of up to 20kg.
• This is a fast paced position so a good level of fitness is required.
• You must be able to adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• You be working in a chilled area of between 2 to 4 degrees.

• Fully subsidised canteen service breakfast and lunch.
• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
• Pension plans.
• Values Awards program.
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme